Latest ENCAP results

In the latest programme of crash tests by the EuroNCAP organisation, five star results were achieved by the Audi A6, the BMW X3, the Chevrolet Aveo and Chevrolet Orlando, the Citroën DS5, the Hyundai i40, the Opel Ampera, the VW Golf Cabriolet and Jetta.

Kia's Picanto was given a 4-star rating, because the car doesn't have Electronic Stability Control in all available models across Europe (although all versions in Ireland do have the full complement of available safety features, including ESC).

ESC will be mandatory in all new cars sold in Europe from next year.